A review by jesselopod
Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Delightful and strange, a peaceful horror story where the themes feel more important than the plot, and the whole thing could be interpreted a multitude of ways. A most loveable main character and an a short and compelling allegory.
Moderate: Confinement, Abandonment, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Slavery
Minor: Kidnapping and Murder